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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.53, 11,862.38 and 2,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.53, 11,862.38 and 2,361.92 is: 3,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.53 : 11,862.38 = 2,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.53/11,862.38 = 2,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.53x = 11,862.38 × 2,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.53x = 28,017,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017,933.26/7,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.75

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